🛠️ Kia India launches Makers Lab at IIT-Tirupati

Kia India and IIT-Tirupati launched 'Inspire Works – The Makers Lab' on Friday. This new facility allows students to design and prototype functional ideas, connecting campus learning with real-world uses. This is part of Kia India's over ₹25 crore investment at IIT-Tirupati over five years. The MoU for this long-term partnership was signed on May 9, 2025. The lab aims to be a hub for innovation for students, start-ups, and the wider community. 🛠️

🌳 Rare Brazilian Nut-Tree in Thiruvananthapuram Zoo Needs Help

The city zoo in Thiruvananthapuram has decided to protect a rare Arara nut-tree, which is native to Brazil. This unique tree is known only to be found in the Thiruvananthapuram zoo premises in Kerala. Botanical garden superintendent Vijayalakshmi P.V. noted the tree was misidentified until a recent visit by experts. Dr. Sujanapal identified the tree as Arara nut-tree and found bark damage near the soil. Tree surgery and weight management have been recommended for its long-term conservation. 🌳

🎭 Kalamandalam Sibi Chakravarthy gets first Kalaratna Award

Kathakali artiste Kalamandalam Sibi Chakravarthy will receive the inaugural Kalaratna Award from the Palakkad Kathakali Club. This award includes a ₹10,000 cash prize and a citation. It was established this year to mark the club's 20th anniversary celebrations. The ceremony will take place on Saturday at Chembai Memorial Government Music College. Leading artists will gather for the anniversary programme, which also features Nalacharitham Day-4.

🌾 Karnataka govt ready to help drought-hit farmers

The State government confirmed its readiness to support farmers facing crop damage in Raichur district. Minister Ajay Dharam Singh, after reviewing the drought at Ramadurga Cross on Friday, highlighted the worsening agricultural crisis. Lakhs of hectares were sown, mainly cotton, but inadequate rain forced farmers to re-sow up to three times. Farmers are demanding ₹50,000 per acre in compensation, which will be decided after high-level consultations. Officials are currently visiting every taluk to assess the ground reality and prepare a report for the Chief Minister. 🌾

🦟 Dengue vaccine might join India's public health program

A Parliamentary Committee recommended adding the Qdenga dengue vaccine to the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP). This recommendation was made for India to better tackle vector-borne diseases like dengue and malaria. The committee suggested using AI-based early warning systems and integrating IMD weather forecasts to spot hotspots. Qdenga, India's first preventive dengue vaccine, is approved and expected by mid-2027 for ages 4 to 60. A national roadmap focusing on research and healthcare infrastructure is also advised.

🌅 Patience crisis: Actor Jaaved Jaaferi on screen time

Bollywood actor Jaaved Jaaferi shared an anecdote about his younger son being unable to watch a sunset for ten minutes. He noted that the younger son grew up primarily using an iPad, unlike his elder brother Meezaan. Jaaved believes constant exposure to fast-moving digital content is drastically lowering children's patience levels. Experts suggest replacing screen time with meaningful, slow experiences rather than just banning devices. Parents are encouraged to schedule daily 'slow moments' without any digital distractions.

😟 Mounjaro's Dark Side in India's Weight Loss Trend

An investigation revealed a dark side to India's booming weight-loss market involving Mounjaro. This prescription injectable, used for obesity, is being sold without proper medical oversight in various places. Chemist shops and online sellers are reportedly offering it without prescriptions, and unauthorized doctors are using it in aesthetic salons. Many are exploiting the obsession with weight loss for profit, ignoring health risks. This practice puts users' health at a significant risk despite the drug's intended medical use. 😟

😂 Harvard rejection got a witty comeback in 1981

In 1981, Paul Devlin responded to Harvard University's rejection by rejecting their rejection letter. This occurred after Devlin noticed a grammatical error in the official letter from the university. The response was published in The New York Times on May 31, 1981, and is still shared online today. Devlin later became an Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker and sports editor. He hilariously turned the formal tone of the rejection against the institution. 😅

🗣️ Radha Kumar urges united front on federalism after Article 370 move

Radha Kumar stated that the abrogation of Article 370 remains a very sore point in the Union Territory. She made these remarks after meeting National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and party legislators in Srinagar. The decision, made on August 5, 2019, involved detaining over 5,000 political leaders. Kumar argued the move was clearly unconstitutional and the first big blow against the federal compact. She called for all parties to come together to assert the Constitution protects state rights. 🗣️

🏛️ SC directs Calcutta HC on security plea

The Supreme Court has asked the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court to review a security request. This plea comes from the son of former Calcutta High Court judge Justice Anindita Roy Saraswati. He is currently serving as the Appellate Tribunal for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in West Bengal. The bench comprising CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V. Mohana handled the matter. This move aims to address the need for enhanced security for the judge's family.

😟 TDP leader found dead after night fight in Kurnool

TDP leader Sheik Intiyaz Basha, aged 35, was allegedly murdered in Kurnool town on Thursday night. He was a resident of Old Basthi in Kurnool when an argument with friends escalated. One person allegedly hit him on the head with a large stone, causing his death instantly. Police have registered a case and are investigating, with a picket posted in Old Basthi. Minister T. G. Bharat Gupta assured stringent action against those responsible for the crime. 😟